AUDI FINANCIAL SERVICE Q5 LEASE RATE FOR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2014

Here are the AFS lease rates for October/November/December 2014. It seems AFS has tweaked some numbers from previous month. The monthly payment for any remaining new 2014MY Q5 at your Audi dealership increases compared to previous month with higher lease rate and reduced residual value. However, possible higher discount (% Off MSRP) may offset any increase in lease rates - Always remember to negotiate the purchase price, not monthly payment, even for leasing for the best possible price. For new 2015MY Q5, the monthly payment decrease by a few dollars compared to previous month with lower lease rate even though the residual has been lowered by 1% across the board. The comparison is based on assumed identical purchase price. Rates for only common lease terms are listed.

High-Gloss Black package available with 2015 Q5 3.0T

Want to black out your Q5? 2015 Q5 3.0T model is now available with High-gloss Black package, which was previously only available as a part of S-Line plus package. High-gloss Black package gives you

-new 20" Titanium 5-V-spoke design wheels with 255/45 summer tires
-3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles
-Gloss Black Singleframe grill and Gloss Black exterior window trim
-Matte Black aluminum roof rails

Checking the option box for this package will cost you $1,500 on top of  $750 Sport Interior package which is required. Thus, it's actually a $2,250 package. However, unlike last years S-Line plus package, Audi adaptive damping suspension is now a standalone option that cost $1,000.

2015 AUDI Q5 / SQ5 Price / Order guide for US market

AUDI FINANCIAL SERVICE Q5 LEASE RATE FOR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

It has been a year and I've posted a single blog post ever since I picked up the family Q5. Shame!! So, to kickstart the blogging again, here is the AFS lease rates for August/September. While September/October information hasn't been release, I believe it will be exactly same as the August/September period. You can find the August Lease Rate from Audi Financial Services after the page break. Rates for only common lease terms are listed.

Living with My Q5

Since I took the delivery of 2014 Q5, it's been rather busy two weeks. The car now has about 350 miles on it and it's been an enjoyable one so far. However, I just haven't put much effort into updating the blog every since the delivery and I am hoping to change that soon. So... stay tuned!

Delivery Day!

It was finally a delivery day today! More story coming up!

Inside Audi Beverly HIlls via Google Street Cam

As I am getting to ready to pick up my Q5 today, I found something neat on Google Maps. Now you can take a look inside the Audi Beverly Hills dealership via Google's Street Cam. I read about Street Cam going inside building, but I thought inside navigation would only be for famous landmarks and what not. Thus I was pleasantly surprised to see that Google Street Cam camera went inside the 'humble' dealership. It looks like it was taken quite recently as all models displayed inside are 2013 and later model year cars. While it does not take us to every corner of the dealership space, it's still nice to see the main areas. Not all Audi dealerships are available for this 'tour' at this time from my brief research. Other one available was Santa Monica Audi. You can check it out yourself here. Well done Google and Audi Beverly Hills!

[ Source :: Google Maps ]

Tracking My Q5 :: Shipped and Arrived at my dealer!

Finally! My Ibis White 2014 Q5 2.0T has been delivered to my dealer, Audi Beverly Hills. Current status at Group Vehicle Logistics says "Shipped" and I received a call/email from my Audi Brand Special list telling me that my Q5 is now at the dealership. Exciting! I plan to take the delivery of the Q5 this upcoming weekend.

Tracking My Q5 :: Released to Carrier

Now that all port-installed items are installed on to my Q5, the status of my Q5 has been updated to "Released to Carrier" with an estimated shipping date of Sunday, August 18. It will be transported from National City, CA to Beverly Hills, CA in one of Fleet Car Carrier's vehicle carrier truck. I might have to drop by the dealership tomorrow to finally meet my Q5!

Tracking My Q5 :: In Process - MDO Installed

My Q5 is inching closer to being ready to leave vehicle delivery center. Quick check on Volkswagen Global Logistics page reveals that my Q5 now has port-installed options installed. Status screen reveals that some other Audis that were on Grand Vega along with my Q5 are now released to the carrier. I imagine my Q5 will also be release to carrier within a day or two for dealer delivery. woo-hoot!

However, I now need to sell my current 2010 Audi A4 Avant Prestige S-Line. Please let me know if you'd like more info on it.